To Test Computer Security and Conduct Encryption Research, Tech Solutions

question 24

Multiple Choice

To test computer security and conduct encryption research, Tech Solutions Inc. circumvents the encryption software and other technological antipiracy protection of United Business Corporation's software. Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, this is

• A) ​a violation of copyright law.
• B) ​prohibited but not a violation of copyright law.
• C) ​a "fair use" exception to the provisions of the act.
• D) ​permitted for reconsideration every three years.

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Definitions:

Nash Equilibrium

A concept in game theory where no player can gain by changing their strategy while the other players keep theirs unchanged, indicating optimal decision-making among competitors.

Preempted Entry

A strategy employed by existing firms in a market to deter new competitors from entering the market, often through barriers to entry or aggressive competitive practices.

Nash Equilibrium

A concept in game theory where no player can benefit by changing strategies if other players keep theirs unchanged; it represents a state of mutual strategy optimization.

Extensive Form

A representation of games (in game theory) that illustrates the sequence of moves, available strategies, and potential outcomes in a tree diagram.